How to Pronounce Funk

To pronounce "funk", say FUNK — one syllable, IPA /fʌŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fʌŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “funk”

"funk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with punk and spunk, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: funck, funke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does funk mean?

noun

  1. Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
  2. A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the one, and much syncopation.

verb

  1. To emit an offensive smell; to stink.
  2. To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.

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Words that rhyme with funk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkspunkslinkbunkplunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkhunkslunk

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "funk"?▾

"Funk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "funk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "funk" is /fʌŋk/.

What does "funk" mean?▾

Funk: Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.

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